Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev was discharged from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi on March 27. He underwent emergency brain surgery after suffering life-threatening bleeding in the skull on March 17. He experienced severe headaches for a few weeks before undergoing the surgery, according to Isha Foundation. In a video clip, the spiritual Guru was seen coming out of the hospital as his followers greeted him. Sadhguru has suffered multiple bleedings in the brain before being hospitalised. Sadhguru, who is 66 years old and the founder of the Isha Foundation, has launched campaigns like ‘Save Soil’ and ‘Rally for Rivers’ for environmental conservation. Watch video.
27 March,2024 05:30 PM IST
As the Union Health Ministry has sounded a new alert for COVID-19, preparations to fight against the disease have been started in Jammu. In Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh Hospital, one of the major hospitals in the region, a COVID ward has been set up. The centre has further directed the states to monitor the occurrence of the respiratory diseases district-wise. Corona cases have started increasing once again in India. Currently, the number of active Corona patients in the entire country has reached 2,311. Along with this, the threat of Covid JN.1 sub-variant is also being seen; its cases are being reported in the state of Kerala.
21 December,2023 11:06 AM IST
The World’s first portable hospital, ‘Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube’ was unveiled on December 02 in Gurugram. Designed indigenously under the Project ‘BHISHM’, it was initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and jointly developed by the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Defence, and the National Security Council. This cube is tailored to treat up to 200 casualties, emphasizing rapid response and comprehensive care. In the face of mass casualty incidents (MCIs), where requirements range from basic aid to advanced medical and surgical care, the Aid Cube stands out with its ability to be deployed within 12 minutes. The portable hospital includes 72 detachable mini-cubes and these cubes can be converted into a surgical station that has all the facilities where small operating procedures can also be performed. It can handle bullet injuries, burns, head, spinal and chest injuries, minor surgeries, fractures and major bleeding. These cubes are light and portable, and can be rapidly deployed anywhere, from airdrops to ground transportation. It represents a transformative leap in India’s humanitarian efforts and emergency response capabilities. Under this project, India has pledged to provide essential medical supplies to any developing country affected by natural disasters or humanitarian crises.
03 December,2023 12:12 PM IST
Israel vowed to destroy Hamas in retaliation for the militants' cross-border assault on Oct 7. For days now, the Israeli army has advanced into Gaza in order to ‘dismantle’ Hamas and its capabilities. In its ‘targeted’ operation against Hamas, IDF confirmed that it raided Gaza’s biggest hospital, Al-Shifa. Troops found weapons and Hamas assets inside Shifa Hospital, which indicated the presence of the terror group reported Times of Israel. Meanwhile, responding to Israeli military's action at Al-Shifa hospital Hamas said it is “not an achievement”. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Nov 14 said Israeli forces were in control of the centre of Gaza City. With no sign of a ceasefire on the horizon, more than 11,000 people have been killed in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
16 November,2023 12:45 PM IST
Amid the Israel-Hamas Conflict, The Israeli army displayed a large cache of weapons and supplies obtained from Hamas militants. The weapons seized included Hamas' RPGs, thermobaric grenades, rockets, and other weaponry. Israeli tanks have been active inside Gaza for at least four days following Hamas’ attack on October 7. IDF launched a large-scale ground incursion inside the Gaza Strip with the intent to kill Hamas militants. The deadly war began on Oct 07 after Hamas terrorists infiltrated Southern cities of Israel, killing thousands of civilians.
02 November,2023 11:24 AM IST | Mumbai
Al-Ahli al-Arabi Hospital in Gaza witnessed a massive explosion on October 17 claiming hundreds of civilians amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. US President Joe Biden said Hamas had to “learn how to shoot straight”, following an explosion. Biden was flying home after a brief Tel Aviv visit meeting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu with “Tough questions”. The US President had been blunt with the Israelis about the need to support getting aid to Palestinians in Gaza. Earlier, Palestinian officials had blamed an Israeli air strike for the strike on the hospital. However, Israel refuted by saying that the blast was caused by a failed rocket launch by the Islamic Jihad militant group. Also, Egypt's President Al-Sisi has agreed to open Rafah border to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza. Aid from several countries has been held up for days pending a deal for its safe delivery to Gaza.
20 October,2023 09:17 PM IST
The horrific hospital blast in Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza claimed the lives of at least 500 innocents. The Israeli and Palestinian officials indulged in a blame game, accusing each other of the deadly hospital strike. Israel blamed Hamas for the incident and said that a failed rocket launch by the Islamic Jihad terrorists. Soon after the attack, Israel tanks and munitions were mobilised near Gaza border. Israeli infantry troops have been moving closer to Gaza border in anticipation of a full ground offensive. Israel’s military said that it is targeting Hamas and its infrastructure in response to deadly attacks on Oct 07. Taking to platform X, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu held Islamic Jihad responsible for the “failed rocket launch”. US President Joe Biden also directed his national security team to investigate the matter. This blast was the bloodiest incident in Gaza since Israel launched a bombing campaign against Hamas in retaliation.
19 October,2023 03:46 PM IST | Mumbai
A massive blast rocked Gaza Strip amid US President Joe Biden’s visit to Tel Aviv, Israel. The massive explosion was witnessed from Sderot as thick smoke engulfed the Hamas-controlled strip. Prez Biden reached Israel at a “critical moment” to reaffirm the US' solidarity with Israel.
19 October,2023 03:36 PM IST | Mumbai
After horrific hospital blast in Gaza hospital, which claimed around 500 lives, blame game ensued between Israel, Palestine. IDF released audio recordings of Hamas operatives talking about the misfired rocket causing Gaza hospital blast. Spokesperson of IDF held a press conference and gave evidence of the Hamas’ involvement in the strike on the hospital. This blast was the bloodiest incident in Gaza since Israel launched a bombing campaign against Hamas in retaliation.
18 October,2023 05:26 PM IST | Mumbai
About 500 Palestinians were killed in a blast at a Gaza City hospital on October 17. The Israeli and Palestinian officials are blaming each other for the deadly hospital strike. Deadly blast at Gaza hospital has ignited protests in the West Bank and around the West Asia. The health authorities in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip said that an Israeli air strike caused the blast. Palestinian UN Ambassador Riyad Mansour, standing with Arab UN envoys, blamed Israel for the deadly attack. Meanwhile, Israel's military said that a failed rocket launch by the Islamic Jihad militant group hit Gaza hospital. Taking to platform X, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu held Islamic Jihad responsible for the “failed rocket launch”. This blast was the bloodiest incident in Gaza since Israel launched a bombing campaign against Hamas in retaliation.
18 October,2023 04:37 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
